• Celebrates South African artist-potter Hylton Nel, a key figure in contemporary ceramics, known for his subversive style
• Features Nel's collaboration with Dior Homme's Kim Jones for the Summer '25 collection, spotlighting his iconic cat imagery on the runway and social media
• Contains previously unpublished works, including early creations and pieces from Nel's private collection
• With insights from Nel himself on his influences, glaze techniques, and his eclectic collection of books and objects
• Includes stunning photographs of Nel's new Calitzdorp home by renowned photographer Pieter Hugo
• Richly illustrated, an absolute must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of contemporary ceramics
Things Made Over Time is a comprehensive survey of South African artist-potter Hylton Nel’s work, spanning his career from the 1960s to 2024. From his early days in Antwerp to his studio in Calitzdorp, Nel’s ceramics—plates, bowls, vases, and sculptures—embody a unique voice in contemporary ceramics. Featuring a foreword by Dior Men’s creative director Kim Jones and a photographic series by Pieter Hugo, this book explores Nel’s vast inspirations, from Staffordshire pottery to Tang Dynasty China, as well as his home filled with objects and books. With insights from Nel’s own words and an essay by art historian Tamar Garb, who highlights his whimsical cats as symbolic witnesses, Things Made Over Time captures Nel’s blend of humor, critique, and timeless tradition. A must-have for collectors and lovers of contemporary ceramics.
Things Made Over Time is a comprehensive survey of South African artist-potter Hylton Nel’s work, spanning his career from the 1960s to 2024. From his early days in Antwerp to his studio in Calitzdorp, Nel’s ceramics—plates, bowls, vases, and sculptures—embody a unique voice in contemporary ceramics. Featuring a foreword by Dior Men’s creative director Kim Jones and a photographic series by Pieter Hugo, this book explores Nel’s vast inspirations, from Staffordshire pottery to Tang Dynasty China, as well as his home filled with objects and books. With insights from Nel’s own words and an essay by art historian Tamar Garb, who highlights his whimsical cats as symbolic witnesses, Things Made Over Time captures Nel’s blend of humor, critique, and timeless tradition. A must-have for collectors and lovers of contemporary ceramics.
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Things Made Over Time is a sweeping survey of Hylton Nels ceramics, from whimsical plates to insightful sculptures that blend history, humour, and critique. Featuring a foreword by Diors Kim Jones and photographs by Pieter Hugo, this volume captures Nels unique artistry and timeless appeal. An essential addition for lovers of contemporary ceramics.
Hylton Nel, born in 1941 in Nkana, Zambia, is an artist-potter based in Calitzdorp, South Africa. His ceramicsplates, bowls, vases, and figurative piecesare known for their witty and sometimes poignant hand-drawn imagery and script. Nels work blends decorative arts with literary and historical references, showcasing a unique iconography that spans from Madonnas and angels to cats and playful symbols. His work has been featured in major exhibitions, including This plate is what I have to say at Charleston in Sussex (2023) and Hylton Nel at 80 at The Fine Art Society in London (2021), among others.
Kim Jones OBE is a visionary British fashion designer whose work seamlessly blends high fashion with streetwear sensibilities. Renowned for his tenure as creative director of Dior Men, Jones has redefined menswear by incorporating diverse cultural influences and artistic collaborations. His innovative designs, often characterized by bold silhouettes and intricate detailing, challenge traditional notions of masculinity in fashion. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, he has garnered acclaim for his ability to merge art, music, and fashion. Recognized with an OBE for his contributions to the industry, Jones continues to influence contemporary style with his audacious vision.
Tamar Garb is Durning Professor in the History of Art at University College London. She has published widely on questions of gender and sexuality in modern and contemporary art as well as on photography from Africa, the work of women artists and feminist aesthetics. Her curatorial practice includes Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa, Kettles Yard, Cambridge (2024); Beyond the Binary: Santu Mofokeng and David Goldblatt, The Walther Collection, Neu-Ulm (2023); Conversations in Letters & Lines: William Kentridge and Vivienne Koorland, Fruitmarket, Edinburgh (2016); Distance & Desire: Encounters with the African Archive, The Walther Collection, Neu-Ulm (2014); and Figures & Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography, V&A, London (2011).
